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Libranol CDE is a clear amber, viscous liquid consisting of Coco Diethanolamide. This nonionic surfactant is prized for its remarkable foam-boosting and stabilizing properties, along with its ability to modify viscosity. Libranol CDE is also utilized as a solubilizer for perfumes and essential oils, and it plays a significant co-active role with alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, and alkyl benzene sulphonates in the personal care and liquid detergents market.

INCI Name: Cocamide DEA

Chemical Name: Cocamide DEA

Functions: Solubilizer, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

CAS Number: 68603-42-9

Synonyms: Cocamide diethanolamine, Coco diethanolamides, Coco diethanolamine, Coco fatty acid diethanolamides, Coconut DEA, Coconut diethanolamides, Coconut oil diethanolamides, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl) coco amides

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
INCI Name
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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Fragrances & Perfume Applications
Home Care Applications
Product Applications
  • Libranol CDE is a nonionic surfactant exhibiting excellent foam boosting/stabilizing effects and viscosity modifying characteristics.
  • Libranol CDE can also be used as a solubiliser for perfumes and essential oils. Due to the many benefits it imparts,
  • Libranol CDE finds use as a co-active ingredient with alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates and alkyl benzene sulphonates in the personal care and liquid detergents market.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear amber, viscous liquid (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)approx. 1
Viscosity (at 25°C)approx. 1000cPs
Glycerolmax. 0.5%
Free Estermax. 0.5%
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Free Amine (as Diethanolamine)max. 5.0%
Activitymin. 90%
Water Contentmax. 0.5%

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

Libranol CDE is available in 185kg drums, 1000kg IBCs and bulk road tanker.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
  • At temperatures below 20°C Libranol CDE will cool to form a viscous gel and below 10°C the product may solidify. Gentle warming to 30 – 40°C will reconstitute the product to a clear liquid. Do not heat beyond this temperature range as damage to the product is possible.
  • Libranol CDE should be used within 2 years of original date of manufacture, provided that the product is stored in its original sealed containers, and in accordance with the temperature information provided.